Weekend Seekers Guide: November 29th – Dec 2nd

This weekend, shop local artisan goods at Chicago Artisan Market in the Fulton Market District. Taste some of the best gumbo the city as to offer at the first annual GMBO Fest in Hyde Park. Join the community for the Annual 27th People’s Thanksgiving. Enjoy a family friendly day of Holly-day fun in Hyde Park. For a full list of things check out the full weekend seeker guide below.

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Chicago Artisan Market

Sunday | December 2nd | 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Morgan MFG |401 North Morgan St. | Free

This weekend’s Chicago Artisan Market is the perfect place to grab holiday gifts for friends and loved ones. The artisanal movement is all about authenticity and hand craftsmanship, and producing products you have to touch, see, smell and/or taste to appreciate — which is kind of tough to do on a smartphone. This family-friendly event offers an opportunity to support small business and snag original designs you can’t find online or anywhere else at the Chicago Artisan Market. Grab tickets—for a special price.A gift from me to you!

Chicago Fashion, Beauty, Lifestyle & PR Workshop

Saturday | December 1st | 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

ZED451 |739 N Clark St. | $75

When you think of cities that are known for the fashion and beauty industry, Chicago rarely comes to mind. This event will prove differently. Join Digital Content Digital Content Creator /Business Owner Charlotte Betts of Milk and Honee and PR Pro Antoinette Arnold of Authentic Noise as they help you navigate the fashion, beauty, and public relation industries in Chicago. Be inspired through an intimate hands-on brunch here you will be equipped with the tools needed to start and promote your fashion line, as well as local and national media coverage for your brand. Tickets to the event include brunch, mimosas and a gift bag. For tickets, visit the event page here.

Food:

KayaFresh-West African Vegan Streetfood Pop Up Dinner Club

Friday | November 30th | 7:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.

737 Wrightwood Ave. | $45

Calling Vegans, Vegetarians, Good foods lovers, Community builders, supporters of scratch cooking and culture hungry folks. Join Chef Manu of Kaya Fresh and friends for a communal dinner. The West African plant-based street food pop will feature Ghanaian plant-based dishes. Food is served family style; guests are encouraged to pass dishes among themselves and each other. Share in healthy foods, culture, and community this weekend. Grab your tickets to the event here.

GMBO Fest

Saturday| December 1st | 3:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

The Promontory| 5311 S Lake Park Ave.| $35 – $45

Over 500 gallons of the cities best gumbo will be served at the 1st Annual ‘GMBO Fest’ here in Chicago. The Fest will consist of up to 10 local Restaurants competing for the best Gumbo in the city. Gumbo is judged by the attendees; with a $500 First Place Cash Prize awarded to the GMBO Fest Gumbo winner! Fill up on gumbo, live entertainment, and good times this weekend in Chicago. Grab your tickets to the event here.

Arts & Culture:

Behind The Bottle | Art Show

Friday | November 30th | 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.

Virgin Hotels | 203 North Wabash Ave. | Free

‘Tis the season to drink & be merry, but mostly to drink. Head to the Virgin Hotels Chicago this weekend for Behind the Bottle, a group art show inspired by each artist’s favorite cocktail. Each artist has chosen a specific spirit or cocktail that inspired their work. The bar for the evening will be made up of their chosen drinks. Every drink order, directly benefits a charity chosen by the artist. All art is available for sale for $500 or less, to help jumpstart your holiday shopping the right way… with a drink in hand. Register to attend the event for free here.

Hyde Park Holly-Day Celebration

Saturday | December 1st | 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Hyde Park | Free

Hyde Park Holly-Day is back and better than ever with lots of free, fun, family activities to kick off the holiday season. Enjoy events such as ice-carving to holiday themed movies at The Harper Theater; crafts & activities; face-painting, cookie decorating, plus many, many more. For a full schedule of events and to RSVP, visit the event page here.

What I’m Seeking:

This weekend I will be celebrating with the National Sales Network Chicago 94 floors above the city! Join me in the celebration or envy me from afar! I will also play hostess to my god-mother. So excited to seek the city with her! As always, see what I am seeking by following me on Instagram @The Haute Seeker.